Is that ten minutes each?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Before we begin, I want to read out a health and safety note. Members and all in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility in respect of protecting themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members are strongly advised to practise good hand hygiene and to observe the chequer board seating arrangement. They should also always maintain an appropriate level of social distance during and after the sitting. Masks, preferably of a medical grade, should be worn at all times during the sit…

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Jackie Cahill - to discuss the practice of energy providers doubling the cost of fixed-price energy bills by adding a new additional market charge to bills; (2) Deputy Louise O'Reilly - to discuss Garda resources for Swords, County Dublin, and the surrounding areas; (3) Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan - to address the quality of drinking water in Cl…

I will have to stop the Minister there.

We need the Bill. I listened carefully to the speech made by Deputy Howlin, who is now the Acting Chair. He spoke about the doctrine of the last modern grant. It has been revised and is back in business as the way forward. I read the Bill and, as someone who practised law quite some time ago but not in this particular area, I found it very difficult to do so. I stuck with it to read it. I thank the Oireachtas Library and Research Service for the Bills digest. It points out there was no pre-legislative scrutiny, whi…

I thank the Acting Chairman. Deputy Howlin mentioned the State. I have no difficulty with 30 years and increasing the period of time for the State. In contrast to what was said, my experience as a councillor was that I saw State land being taken over by private interests, particularly near the sea. It was just appalling. I have no problem if it is done properly but it seems to be stuck into this limbo legislation and I am unsure why that is. I am not sure how seaweed harvesters will be affected. If we are going int…

Thank you, Deputy. I do not mean to pick you up, but perhaps you might reflect on the use of the word "rape". I do not think you realised-----

I know you did.

I will leave it with you.

Thank you very much.

I call Deputy Cathal Crowe.

Sinn Féin missed a slot but its Members are more than welcome to use it. There is another slot further along for the party as well.

There are three slots of three minutes each. There are three names in front of me now sharing three minutes so I am just pointing out there are other slots.

That concludes the first round of the debate. Only one Member has indicated for the second round of the debate and that Member is not present, so I will move to the Minister.

On a point of order, can we get a copy of the Minister's speech? It is a very detailed speech on a very serious issue, but we are left trying to scribble notes.

Like all other speakers on this issue, I extend condolences to the families of the commander, Dara Fitzpatrick; her co-pilot, Captain Mark Duffy; the winch operator, Paul Ormsby; and the winchman, Ciarán Smith. We have to match our extension of condolences with holding the system to account. I only have three minutes to speak on this issue so it is difficult to deal with it thoroughly. I hope this is the start of a process through which we ensure that every single one of the 42 recommendations is implemented. I am …

We are significantly over time. I ask the Taoiseach to conclude.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh - to address the imminent closure of the supported employment service Employ Ability West based in Bluebell; (2) Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - to ensure there are enough home carers available to provide all the home care hours and packages that have been approved; (3) Deputy Brian Stanley - to discuss the need for insulin pump services at…

I supported this legislation on the last occasion and will do so again today in order to sort out the total confusion on the ground. The manner in which the legislation was implemented in Galway left a lot to be desired. I fully support businesses and their extension into the public space. However, it was done with blatant disregard for the Barcelona declaration which committed to universal access for all of our residents in Galway. That did not happen. No analysis has been carried out on accessibility for persons …